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Thursday, November 27, 2008
Big Green Egg Thanksgiving Turkey
BGE heated up to 350 degrees with platesetter legs UP and Pie Pan between the disposable drip pan and the platesetter (keeps from scorching the juice). Place turkey on a V-Rack.
I used 36 ounces of chicken broth an onion, celery and carrots (broth for basting). After one hour, baste often...when temp hits remove.
This was a 13.8 Lb. Bird and it took exactly 3 hours.
Looks great! I was at my parents house for Thanksgiving, so I didn't get to Egg a Turkey. I plan on doing one for Christmas though. I was thinking about trying the Mad Max method.
Looks Great ! I am new to the Egg. I did a 14lb Turkey and followed your instructions. I could not get the temp above 300 degrees ? The pan and turkey took up most of the space inside a large Egg. Any suggestions? Turkey still turned out great. Just never got temp to 350?
You have to have air flow but if you are at a lower temp it just lengthens your cooking time. Open up the vents on top and bottom further next time and see if you can raise the grid maybe to get more airflow.
Happy Thanksgiving, T.
ReplyDeleteBack at you Chris...keep on Eggin'
ReplyDeleteLooks great! I was at my parents house for Thanksgiving, so I didn't get to Egg a Turkey. I plan on doing one for Christmas though. I was thinking about trying the Mad Max method.
ReplyDeleteLooks Great ! I am new to the Egg. I did a 14lb Turkey and followed your instructions. I could not get the temp above 300 degrees ? The pan and turkey took up most of the space inside a large Egg. Any suggestions? Turkey still turned out great. Just never got temp to 350?
ReplyDeleteYou have to have air flow but if you are at a lower temp it just lengthens your cooking time. Open up the vents on top and bottom further next time and see if you can raise the grid maybe to get more airflow.
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